Can Ai help me improve my drawing skills?

So, can ai teach you how to draw? The short answer is no. The longer is, that it can help you quite a lot. That’s why my hubby and I tried to design an ai bot or a so called GPT, that can help you with feedback, references and so on. It’s called “How to Draw Anything” and it can be an interactive mentor. You can try it here if you have chatgpt plus –> How to draw anything! This …

Using ONLY one Pencil: Do Realistic Portraits with Pressure Control and Blending Techniques

Introduction: Greetings, fellow artists! It’s Nina Blangstrup, and today I want to share an exciting secret with you. Believe it or not, you can create stunning and realistic portraits using just one pencil, even a regular school pencil! The key lies in mastering pressure control and blending techniques. So, grab your trusty pencil and let’s dive into the world of captivating portraits. The Magic of Pressure Control: When it comes to achieving realism in your portraits, mastering pressure control is …

How Much I Earn on YouTube with 50K Subs

Hello, fellow art enthusiasts and aspiring YouTubers! I’m Nina Blangstrup, an artist who loves sharing my passion for art on YouTube. Today, I want to give you a behind-the-scenes look at how much I earn with 50K subscribers on my channel. While the income from YouTube can vary greatly, I believe in transparency and want to share my experience with all of you. So, let’s dive into the exciting world of YouTube earnings. (…continues after video…) My YouTube Journey:Before we …

Want to improve your drawing skills!!? THINK LIKE THE 365 Hour RULE! 🎨

Unleashing Your Artistic Potential with the 365 Hour Rule I’m thrilled to share with you a transformative approach that can take your drawing skills from good to great. I lovingly refer to this as the “365 hour rule!” – Let’s get into the how and why: The 365 hour method is a philosophy my husband told me about. His work with young individuals experiencing homelessness inspired him to encourage each person to dedicate an hour each day towards self-improvement. The …

QUIZ: Can YOU guess the Celebrity Eye Drawings!!?

Here are 15 celebrity eye drawings that I made! Can you guess all of them? I dare you – I double dare you!!! It’s a fun little game and you can write the answer on my instagram here! And when you are done don’t forget to challenge a friend!

Overcoming Shyness and Sharing Your Art Online

I guys. I want to share my top 10 tips for young artistz who may be feeling too shy to show their drawings online. It’s natural to feel nervous when putting your work out into the world, but with the right mindset and guidance, you can overcome your shyness and share your art with confidence. Let’s start the top 10 list: Overcoming shyness and and that nasty stuff – lol – and sharing your art online *sulk* (?) is an …

My Art Sidekick – Misser the Cat! And why cats are perfect artist companions!

I’d like to introduce you to my purr-fect drawing sidekick, Misser the cat! Misser is not just an adorable male cat, but he also offers immeasurable support to my creative process. Many artists find that having a pet, especially a cat, can be incredibly beneficial to their work. So let me share some cat-tastic benefits of having a feline companion while creating art, using a touch of crazy cat lady humor! As you can see, having a cat like Misser …

Visual Demonstration: Drawing a Girl from Reference

I’m excited to share my latest YouTube video with you all – a simple and visually engaging tutorial on drawing a girl from reference. In this video, I decided to try something different. Instead of a voice-over, I’ll be teaching you through a purely visual demonstration, guiding you step by step as I create a lifelike graphite pencil drawing of a girl using a reference photo. This unique approach allows you to closely observe my techniques and methods as I …

Illustration of shading techniques to create depth using a wider value range

Go DARK and Create depth and realism when shading

I’d like to discuss a technique that can elevate your graphite pencil drawings to the next level: using a black colored pencil or softer, darker graphite pencils to create a wider value range and achieve greater depth in your artwork. Look at this picture and read below! In the world of pencil drawing, understanding and utilizing value is key to creating realistic and captivating pieces. By incorporating a black colored pencil or softer, darker graphite pencils in your work, you …

The Ultimate Blending Tool guide

I’ve always been fascinated by the magic of blending, as it has the power to transform a simple sketch into a realistic, stunning piece of art. Today, I’d like to share with you some of my favorite blending tools and techniques that I use in my own work. I’ll go over the following tools: Finger, tissue, piece of cloth or fabric, qtip, makeup brush, and blending stump. And as a little surprise, I’ll reveal my ultimate favorite blending tool at …